Oil on canvas painting. Featuring a Haitian street scene. Signed by Diuedonne Rouanez (Haitian, b. 1921). Dieudonne Rouanez, was born in Petion-Ville on May 21, 1920. He has been painting for over 40 years. Rouanez was a student of the famous Gerard Valcin at the Centre d'Art, and is best known for his unique style in portraying voodoo themes. Rouanez has participated in exhibitions worldwide, mainly in Europe, and his works are part of the permanent collection of the Musee de l'Homme in Paris. Illustrations of his painting can be seen in Gérald Alexis book, “Peintres Haïtienâ€. PROVENANCE: Private collection (New Jersey, United States)

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